Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Beauty of Sailing at Portsmouth





Photos taken yesterday at Portsmouth, despite being March a really beautiful warm summer's day inviting people to enjoy the sunshine and admire breathtaking sea views

Friday, March 16, 2012

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL at Dover



"SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL" was a sailing training ship built by RICHARD DUNSTON LTD in Yorkshire, she was launched in 1966, her patron was Prince Philip. In 1967 she had a very trouble year, she sank in Southampton in January and than later in July the ship ran aground at Anglesey, she was quickly refloated, the ship was 218 GRT with a crew of 9 and capacity for 13 passengers, during the Tall Ship Races role for what she was built, she normally carried 35 passengers, the ship was sold in 2000 and is now a private yacht, photos of this beautiful schooner at Dover back in August of 1997

Sunday, March 4, 2012

BREST FESTIVAL OF THE SEA 2012

In July this year BREST will become a spectacular place for entertainment and magical photography for all those who have a passion for the sea and tall ships, the beauty of sailing will come alive from the 13th to the 19th of July, not to be missed, follow the official blog http://lestonnerresdebrest2012.fr. Photo from the official website for the event